6.0 L starting?

stroker21

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Why is it that the 6.0L take son long to start? They crank at least 2 to 3 times longer than my 97 7.3 takes. I have even noticed some of the 99-03 7.3 taking longer. What the deal with this?
 

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Why is it that the 6.0L take son long to start? They crank at least 2 to 3 times longer than my 97 7.3 takes. I have even noticed some of the 99-03 7.3 taking longer. What the deal with this?

Not sure, but I sure do get happy when it starts!:tounge
 

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hpop pressure build up,
ecm/pcm parameters get met
sure is differnt from the old idi 7.3s :D
yadda yadda yadda
mine takes a bit longer if she sits for a week
 

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Mine is not a idi, its the last of the di 7.3 PSD before the intercooler. I guess the HPOP would make since with the later 7.3s having them and then the 6.0l as well.
 

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Many of the newer diesels are this way due to the electronic injection, etc.
Like Robert said, parameters need to be met before it will FIRE.
Besides, I like to listen to my starter, too :roflmao
 

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geuss i should have been a bit more clear
my 1992 idi 7.3 started right up smoke and all :D

my 02 7.3 was a bit slower

but my 6.0 is even more slower
and like roy said
aint nothing like hearing that little old starter go whirrrrrrr
 

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Some of ya'll know where I place the blame at;low fuel lubricity and cetane levels :doh:
 

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I also found out that if it starts to take just a little longer than normal to start, it can be a good indication that your lift pump is beginning to lose pressure and you need to have it looked at.
 

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